THE SSC classes usually conclude in February or March every year. However, this year there seems to be no end to them or at least they will continue till the third Covid wave subsides and the government announces a timetable to hold board examinations across the country.

This extension in the academic session is not of course to complete the syllabus as it has already been completed. It is just another tactic to make money as the parents are not only paying heavy fee to the schools, but also to the private tutors. The relevant authorities should look into the matter and save the parents from being exploited by yet another mafia in the country.

M. Raaid
Islamabad

Published in Dawn, June 4th, 2021